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Segway is once again showing off an electric motorcycle prototype at the annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. This time, though, it’s a model destined for production later this year. The Segway Xaber 300 (pronounced “say-br”) is a small, electric, off-road motorcycle with a bunch of new tech. Segway says that it is inspired by the X1000 prototype,…

Winglets in MotoGP are now an integral part of modern bike design. Today, hardly any manufacturer has built bikes without these front-mounted wings – an innovation that started as a daring experiment. Winglets first appeared in 2015, when Ducati introduced striking bodywork elements that jutted out from the front of the bike like tiny wings. The goal of this innovation…

Dat Bike’s latest funding round underscores the growing confidence of international investors in Vietnam’s EV sector. Lead investor F.C.C. Co., Ltd., a Tokyo-listed global leader in motorcycle components, sees Dat Bike as a key innovator who shapes the future of mobility in ASEAN. The round was also joined by leading names such as Rebright Partners, Cathay Ventures, Jungle Ventures, and…

Revolutionizing the Ride: How Verge’s Solid-State Battery is Electrifying the Motorcycle World In the rapidly evolving realm of electric vehicles, a Finnish upstart is making waves with a technology that could transform not just motorcycles, but the broader push toward sustainable transportation. Verge Motorcycles has unveiled what it claims is the world’s first production motorcycle equipped with an all-solid-state battery,…

New Pramac Yamaha signing Toprak Razgatlioglu has been likened to MotoGP star Casey Stoner by veteran manager Alberto Vergani. Razgatlioglu is set to be one of the main talking points of the 2026 MotoGP season. The Turkish star arrives in the premier class as a three-time World Superbike champion, and there is widespread curiosity about how he will adapt to…

No one can deny the gold rush currently underway in the EV space. Everyone seems to want a piece of the action – oddly enough, even a Russian firearms manufacturer is getting involved. Yes, Russia’s state-owned Kalashnikov Concern, best known as the maker of the AK-47, has now rolled out an electric enduro motorcycle of its own. Kalashnikov is no…

Electric motorcycles have grown in popularity over the years, offering the quiet operation and rapid power you’d expect. To be honest, most models simply lack the range to keep up with longer trips when compared to fire-breathing gas-powered bikes, but Verge Motorcycles of Finland intends to change that with the release of their new TS Pro. This bike is powered…

MotoGP is the only grand prix class without a combined minimum weight for motorcycle and rider. While such regulations exist in Moto3, Moto2, and the World Superbike championship to offset the disadvantages faced by taller and heavier riders, no comparable rule applies at the top level of motorcycle racing. In Moto3, the combined minimum weight of bike and rider is…

Previous Slide◀ Next Slide▶ 1 of 5 Finnish electric firm, Verge Motorcycles are on the cusp of a technological revolution – launching a new variant of their TS Pro naked roadster featuring a world-first solid-state-battery that’s said to be able to give 180 miles of riding range in just 10 minutes. Launched at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las…

Ola Roadster X Ola Electric sales dropped near 50% in 2025. Aiming to get back on a growth track, the company has just launched the Roadster X, the first EV motorcycle with a range of over 500 km. However, it may not be the solution to boost volumes and profits. McD tracks new vehicle registrations across 97+ countries worldwide, reporting…

Marc Marquez could achieve two major milestones during the 2026 MotoGP season as he looks to further cement his place among motorsport’s all-time greats. At last year’s San Marino Grand Prix on 14 September, he clinched his 73rd victory in MotoGP and 99th across all three classes. With six grands prix left in the season at that stage, no one doubted his…

A wild hubless electric motorcycle modeled after Tron is going to auction with no reserve, and it could sell for far less than you’d expect

It is not easy to stay “bike-fit”, especially as the ravages of time take hold and the weather turns sour. I know, excuses, excuses, but unless you have the time or motivation to get out for a couple of hours each day (whatever the forecast) or have access to one of the best exercise bikes or turbo trainers, it’s very…

Francesco Bagnaia and Michele Pirro believe Ducati’s rivals made effective use of MotoGP’s concession system to close the gap over the course of the 2025 season. Although Ducati swept all three world championships in 2025, helped by Marc Marquez’s arrival in the factory team, its dominance was challenged more frequently than in previous years. After losing just one grand prix in 2024,…

An electric cargo bike can completely change the way you approach life on two wheels. With high weight limits, large racks and boxes, and powerful electric motors, the right electric cargo bike can help you comfortably and easily haul everything from kids to groceries. The e-bike market has expanded dramatically over the last few years, with brands popping up out…

New California laws impacting electric bicycles, crime, speed limits and more are going into effect. SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A series of new public safety laws is now in effect across California, covering crimes, traffic enforcement, electric bicycles, and emerging vehicle technology. Burglary tools Assembly Bill 486 makes it a misdemeanor to have a key programming device, key duplicating device…

Factory Ducati rider Marc Marquez has played down the prospect of a future return to Honda in MotoGP, describing the idea as “more theory than practice”. Despite ending his Honda deal a year early to join Gresini for the 2024 season, the seven-time MotoGP champion parted with the Japanese manufacturer on amicable terms. Marquez initially left the door open to a possible reunion…

Hero MotoCorp isn’t a new name in the global motorcycle scene by any stretch. Back in its home country, the Indian manufacturer is the biggest motorcycle seller by volume, selling more than 1.39 million units in the first quarter of FY2025 alone. It’s fair to say it has a fair amount of experience churning out well-built, reliable motorcycles. But that’s…

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